1971 Chevrolet Nova Sport Coupe
The 1971 Chevy II Nova 6 Sport Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2378. 65,891 produced.
113271W334244
6 Cyl
Engine
Sport Coupe
Body
Willow Run, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chevrolet Nova
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 1327 | Nova |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | W | Willow Run, MI |
| Serial Number | 334244 | Unit #334244 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelNova
Year1971
Body StyleSport Coupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
250 cu.in. I6
Horsepower145 HP @ 4200 RPM HP
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Carburetor1-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
307 cu.in. V8
Horsepower200 HP @ 4600 RPM HP
Displacement307 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower245 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower270 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.5:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke9.125 inches
Compression8.0
Cylinders6
Rated HP36.04
Bands3 7/8 & 3 1/23
BlockCast alloy iron
Horsepower145@4200
Main Bearings7
Displacement250
Torque230@1600
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Dimensions
Production65891
Weight2910
Height52.5
Rear Tread58.9
Front Tread59
Length189.4
Wheelbase111
Width72.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.08
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Gears3
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.85
Reverse Ratio2.95
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionLeaf spring
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity18
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 11 Quarts
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Speed control device, Radio, Torque-Drive automatic transmission, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique Green Metallic, Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Brands Hatch Green, Bridgehampton Blue, Burnt Orange Metallic, Champagne Gold Metallic, Classic Copper Metallic, Classic White, Command Blue Metallic, Cottonwood Green Metallic, Cranberry Red, Lime Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Mesa Sand, Mille Miglia Red, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Nevada Silver Metallic, Ontario Orange, Placer Gold Metallic, Rosewood Metallic, Sandalwood, Sea Aqua Metallic, Silver Steel Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2378.00
Body
Seating5
Doors2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.